Austen Quote by Carolina Herrera
“I love books; my suitcases are always full of them. Books and shoes. I read when I am sad, when I am happy, when I am nervous. My favourite British author is Jane Austen, and my favourite American one is John O'Hara.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Lifestyle and fashion, 2000s
She values books and shoes equally, using reading to navigate emotions and expressing literary preferences
In simple terms: Books and shoes are essential companions for mood management
Key Takeaway
Cultivate habits that support emotional well‑being
Themes
literature
fashion
emotional health
culture
Mood
calm
inspired
Type
lifestyle
motivational
When to use this quote
- travel packing
- stress relief routines
- gift ideas
Key Concepts
reading as therapy
personal style
author influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can reading serve as emotional regulation?
- What role does personal style play in self‑expression?
A Different Perspective
Material possessions may not replace deeper emotional work
![“[Jane] Austen was not a novelist for nothing: she knew that our stories are what make us human, and that listening to someone else's stories -- entering into their feelings, validating their experiences -- is the highest way of acknowledging their humanity, the sweetest form of usefulness.” quote by William Deresiewicz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2bb/william-deresiewicz-15471_austen_jane-austen-was-not-a-novelist-for-nothi_62623.jpg)
